Skin, Hair, Nails Abnormalities

Question 1

is a common benign tumor of blood vessels in the skin

it often appears as a red or purplish, raised birthmark, which can vary in size and shape

Answer 1

Hemangioma

Question 2

type of vascular birthmark characterize by a flat, pink to dark red patch on the skin.

Doesn’t fade with age and can be quite large

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Port Wine Stain

Question 3

are small, red skin lesions with a central red spot resembling spider legs

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Spider angioma

Question 4

Usually bluish-purple, soft and compressible lesions

Commonly found in the ears, lips.

Caused by the dilation of blood vessels

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Venous Lake

Question 5

tiny, red to purple spots that appear on the skin due to small bloo vessel bleeding

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Petechiae

Question 6

refers to larger patches of purple or red discoloration on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin

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Purpura

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medical term for bruise

appears as a discolored are on the skin due to blood acculumating beneath the surface

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Ecchymosis

Question 8

localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels

appears as a swollen, painful area with a bluish or purplish hue.

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Hematoma

Question 9

are small, flat, and discolored spots on the skin

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Macule

Question 10

are larger areas of discoloration

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Patch

Question 11

are small raised bumps on the skin. While the other one is larger, flat topped elevated areas

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Papule and Plaque

Question 12

are firm, solid masses beneath the skin. The other one is considered as abnormal growth

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Nodule and Tumor

Question 13

small, fluid-filled blisters

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Vesicle

Question 14

are larger blisters.

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Bulla

Question 15

raised, red, and itchy skin welts often caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite.

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Wheal

Question 16

small, pus-filled blister on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in acne or bacterial skin infections.

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Pustule

Question 17

closed sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid material.

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Cysts

Question 18

refers to the thinning of the skin, making it appear fragile and translucent.

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Atrophy

Question 19

are shallow, open sores on the skin’s surface.

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Erosion

Question 20

thickening and hardening of the skin due to chronic irritation or scratching.

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Lichenification

Question 21

are flakes of dead skin that can accumulate on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in conditions like psoriasis.

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Scales

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are dried discharge, such as pus or blood, that forms on the surface of a wound or skin lesion.

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Crust

Question 23

is a sore or open wound that penetrates through the skin and may involve underlying tissue

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Ulcer

Question 24

is a narrow, deep crack or groove in the skin. They are often painful and can occur in conditions like eczema or dry skin.

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Fissure

Question 25

is a mark left on the skin after the healing of a wound or surgical incision.

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Scar

Question 26

is a fungal skin infection characterized by circular, red, scaly lesions.

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Tinea Corporis

Question 27

This type of viral infetion presents red spots

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Measles

Question 28

This type of viral infetion presents pinkish spots

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German Measles

Question 29

This type of viral infetion presents itchy and fluid filled blisters

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Chickenpox or Varicella

Question 30

causes cold sores or genital herpes with painful, fluid-filled blisters.

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Herpes Simplex

Question 31

painful rash along nerve pathways.

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Herpes zoster

Question 32

is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches.

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Psoriasis

Question 33

is an itchy rash caused by skin contact with an irritant or allergen.

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Contact Dermatitis

Question 34

red, itchy, and inflamed skin patches. It often starts in childhood.

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Eczema

Question 35

contagious bacterial infection that causes red sores or blisters that burst and form a honey-colored crust.

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Impetigo

Question 36

a skin condition characterized by oily, scaly patches, often occurring on the scalp (dandruff) or face.

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Seborrhea

Question 37

fungal infection of the scalp, leading to hair loss and sometimes the formation of scaly, itchy patches.

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Tinea Capitis

Question 38

an autoimmune condition causing hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or body.

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Alopecia Areata

Question 39

is inflammation of hair follicles, appearing as red pimples

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Folliculitis

Question 40

Also known as boils is a painful, pus-filled lump caused by a deeper infection.

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Furuncle

Question 41

excessive hair growth in women in areas where men typically grow hair, such as the face or chest.

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Hirsutism